Growing Bakers Apprenticeship in Milton Keynes
The Bread Factory
Milton Keynes, MK14 5BU
Closes today at 11:59pm
Posted on 12 September 2024
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Summary
This is not just an apprenticeship, it’s an opportunity for those of all ages and backgrounds to start their career in the world of artisan baking. We'll teach you everything we know about the bakery, from learning traditional bakery methods (from the best bakers in town), to understanding how we package & transport our products to our customers!
- Annual wage
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£22,425 a year
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The salary is based on 37.5 hours working week. The payment per hour is £11.50.
- Training course
- Baker (level 2)
- Hours
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We are proud to offer full-time, permanent contracts. You will be working 5 days out of 7 which may include weekends. 42.5 hours per week (if you are above 18 years), or 37.5 Hours per week (if you are between 16 and 18 years old).
42 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 30 September
- Duration
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1 Year 6 Months
- Positions available
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1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Your apprenticeship includes:
- A mixture of on and off-the-job training, including workshops, masterclasses, and webinars. Including traveling to Plumpton College at least once per month
- A mixture of face-to-face and online catchups
- A Review every 12 weeks with your Line Manager and the Training Provider
- An opportunity to obtain Functional Skills in English and math's (if you don't already have the GCSEs)
- The baking industry - specifically the artisan/craft division
- The bakery supply chain, from ingredients to dispatching to customers
- The new product development process
- Bakery methods (bread, cake pastry)
- How to safely work machinery, such as mixers and industrial ovens
- How to produce products that are safe to consume
- Managing supplies
- Finishing products e.g. labelling
Where you’ll work
11-13 Tanners DR, Blakelands
Milton Keynes
MK14 5BU
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
PLUMPTON COLLEGE
Your training course
Baker (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
Baker Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:
Qualifications awarded:
- Apprenticeship Certificate
- Level 2 Certificate in Baking Industry Skills
- Level 1 maths and English (if applicable)
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 4)
- Math (grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Passion for baking
- Reliable
About this company
The Bread Factory is a specialist craft bakery that has been serving some of the top chefs in the UK for the last 30 years. Its skilled bakers work with a variety of sourdough starters, have an unwavering attention to fermentation processes, and use a mix of grains to bake breads found in some of the UK’s top hotels and restaurants, including many with Michelin stars. Today, our simple mission remains the same - to give people access to better quality bread, cakes, and pastries.
After this apprenticeship
Once you pass your Bakery Level 2 Apprenticeship, you will have the chance to apply for a job and continue your career at The Bread Factory.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
PLUMPTON COLLEGE
recruitment@breadltd.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000276574.
Apply now
Closes today at 11:59pm
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